Salman Khan Confirms Eid 2027 Release for Next Action Entertainer with Vamshi Paidipally; Shares Update
Salman Khan has officially secured the Eid 2027 release window for his next action‑drama, tentatively titled SVC63, directed by Vamshi Paidipally and produced by Dil Raju. The film marks Khan’s first collaboration with the Telugu‑film director and pairs him with South Indian star Nayanthara. A mahurat pooja video has already generated buzz, confirming that production is underway. The announcement reinforces Khan’s long‑standing strategy of launching blockbuster titles during the lucrative Eid holiday.
Campus Beats Returns Trailer Out: Anupamaa Fame Paras Kalnawat and Chandni Sharma Join Youth Show; to Start Streaming From April...
Amazon MX Player has released the trailer for Campus Beats Returns, the sixth season of its flagship youth series. Produced by Banijay Asia, the show introduces Paras Kalnawat and Chandni Sharma alongside the existing cast, expanding the drama and dance‑centric...
Kriti Sanon Opens up on Success Formula: “It’s Always a Combination of Hard Work, Talent and Destiny”
Bollywood star Kriti Sanon says success stems from a blend of hard work, talent, destiny, timing and courage, stressing the need to recognize and act on opportunities. She highlights risk‑taking as essential alongside preparation. The actress is now gearing up...
Black Veil Brides Team Up With Machine Head On Brutal Single ‘Revenger’
Black Veil Brides have teamed up with Machine Head for the single “Revenger,” the lead track from their upcoming album Vindicate, due May 8 on Spinefarm Records. Frontman Andy Biersack says the song explores the ethical dilemma of seeking ultimate justice, prompting...
SCOOP: Pen Marudhar in Talks to Acquire Welcome To The Jungle’s Overseas Rights; JioStar Bags Domestic Theatrical, OTT and Satellite...
Pen Marudhar is in final talks to acquire the overseas theatrical distribution rights for the upcoming comedy caper *Welcome To The Jungle*, slated for a June 26 release. Meanwhile, JioStar’s Disney‑backed arm has secured the all‑India theatrical, satellite and OTT...
Lit Hub Daily: April 24, 2026
Lit Hub Daily’s April 24, 2026 edition aggregates a diverse set of literary pieces, ranging from essays on women’s fiction as a divorce‑survival tool to critiques of diet culture and AI’s role in education. The roundup spotlights best‑reviewed titles such as Sophie Mackintosh’s...
Re: Donald Trump’s Mental Health: Are Health Professionals’ Media Speculations Ethical or Dangerous?
Consultant neuropsychologist Narinder Kapur wrote to the BMJ urging annual neuropsychological assessments for elderly heads of state, citing a forthcoming article in the Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine. He referenced Congressman James Raskin’s request for a cognitive evaluation...
Vietnam Military History Museum Holds Lacquer Painting Exhibition Marking National Milestones
The Vietnam Military History Museum’s "Homeland and the Soldier" exhibition showcases 55 lacquer paintings that span several generations of artists. Running through May, the show commemorates the 51st anniversary of Vietnam’s reunification and the 136th birth anniversary of President Ho...
Aleksejs Halavins Shares Insights on Handling Mega Cultural Events At Sea
Latvian entrepreneur Aleksejs Halavins has turned luxury yacht voyages into recurring mega‑cultural events, gathering actors, musicians and other high‑profile guests on the Ionian Islands. The gatherings blend exotic dining, live performances and a playful wedding show, while offering a fully...
Kiko Milano Taps MUA Marcelo Gutierrez as First Global Makeup Artistry Creative Director at ‘Transformational Moment’
Kiko Milano has appointed celebrated makeup artist Marcelo Gutierrez as its first Global Makeup Artistry Creative Director, a milestone the brand says will sharpen its worldwide makeup identity. Gutierrez, known for styling Charli XCX, Bella Hadid and Madonna and for editorial work...
How to Make Purpose Part of Your Firm’s Working Day.
Accounting firms are urged to embed purpose into daily workflows, using a simple “Purpose Brief” at project kickoff. Research cited shows purpose‑driven firms enjoy 20‑30% higher engagement, a 21% profit uplift and 59% lower turnover, while disengagement can shave $22,800...
14 Book Censorship Posts to Revisit: Book Censorship News, April 24, 2026
The April 24, 2026 roundup revisits earlier Literary Activism columns while spotlighting fresh censorship battles. Highlights include a Tennessee bill widening school‑librarian certification requirements, a North Smithfield, RI library attacked for flying an LGBTQ+ flag, and a South Carolina district debating removal of the children’s...
After Hours of Uncertainty, B Unnikrishnan Withdraws Resignation as FEFKA General Secretary
Director B Unnikrishnan announced his resignation as FEFKA general secretary on April 24, prompting an emergency council meeting in Kochi. After intense deliberations, he withdrew the resignation and will remain in the role with a trimmed set of responsibilities. Unnikrishnan used the...
WATCH: Dave Grohl Surprise Foo Fighters Fan Singing Karaoke
On April 23, Foo Fighters frontman Dave Grohl surprised a fan by joining her karaoke performance of the band’s classic “Monkey Wrench” during a London listening party for the new album “Your Favorite Toy.” The impromptu duet unfolded in an...
Does Your Library Have Its Own Annual Book Lists?
Public libraries are increasingly publishing annual, niche booklists that reflect their communities, exemplified by Detroit Public Library’s African American Booklist and Pima County Public Library’s Southwest Books of the Year. The Detroit list showcases over 50 titles by Black authors,...
On Grace, Melancholy, and Taking Over Our Narratives
Lauren Groff’s new short‑story collection *Brawler* delves into generational trauma, melancholy, and the Buddhist concept of bardo, framing life’s impermanence as a creative portal. In the interview she explains how her Florida bookstore The Lynx, which displays banned titles, serves...
Ami Paris to Open Long-Term Pop-Up on Chelsea’s Sloane Street
Ami Paris will launch a 1,259 sq ft pop‑up store on London’s Sloane Street on 9 May, operating for 18 months while it scouts a permanent location. The boutique replicates the aesthetic of the brand’s Marais flagship, featuring beige tones, oak, Euville stone and gilded...
Paul Smith Launches First Drop of 'Made in British Isles' Capsule Collection
Paul Smith unveiled the first drop of its "Made in British Isles" capsule, featuring outerwear, knitwear, shirting and socks crafted with UK‑based specialists such as White Label London, Corah Textiles and Corgi Hosiery. The pieces use locally sourced fabrics, dead‑stock...
Therapy Company Mixes Emotional and Artificial Intelligence to Top Ranking
Grow Therapy, founded in 2020, has vaulted to the top of the FT/Statista Fastest‑Growing Companies 2026 list with a 455.6% compound annual growth rate, expanding revenue from $3.6 million in 2021 to $617.4 million in 2024. The company leverages AI‑enhanced chat tools...
House in the Meadow / Team Tonbo
Team Tonbo’s “House in the Meadow” is a 180 m² residence completed in 2025, built on a former farm site with uninterrupted meadow and woodland views. The design splits the program into three interconnected volumes—living, sleeping, and dining—each expressed in reclaimed...
My Sprinklers Got This Smart Upgrade, and Yours Should Too
CNET’s Tyler Lacoma reviews the Rachio Smart Sprinkler Controller Gen 3, priced at $141, highlighting its sleek design, Wi‑Fi‑enabled app, and advanced water‑management features such as weather‑based adjustments and heat‑wave boosting. Installation is a straightforward DIY swap for existing wired controllers,...
Volvo ES90
Volvo’s 2026 ES90 marks the brand’s first premium electric sedan, priced at £69,205 (≈$86,500). Built on an 800 V SPA2 platform, it offers a 92 kWh battery, up to 440 miles WLTP range and 350 kW fast‑charging capability. Powertrain options include a 329 bhp rear‑wheel‑drive...
Michael B Jordan Lands First Lead Movie Role Since Oscar Win in '80s Crime Series Remake
Michael B. Jordan, fresh off his Academy Award for the dual role in *Sinners*, has been confirmed as the lead in the upcoming remake *Miami Vice ’85*. He will star opposite Austin Butler, portraying undercover detectives Rico Tubbs and Sonny Crockett in...
The Impact World This Week: 24 April 2026
The Impact World roundup for the week of 24 April 2026 highlights three major developments. A new grant programme aims to spur consolidation among impact‑investing field‑builders, offering financial incentives for mergers and joint ventures. A BBC investigation into asylum‑seeker reporting has provoked...
My Dad Was Murdered. When People Find Out, They All Ask the Same Question. They Don’t Like My Answer.
Kate Crane’s father, Eddy Crane, disappeared in Baltimore in 1987, leaving her with a lingering, volcanic anger that lasted nearly four decades. After years of silence and societal pressure to be constantly furious, she turned that fury into an investigative...
My Top 3 Destinations for Retirees' 2026 Spring Vacations
The article spotlights three premium spring‑time getaways for retirees in 2026: Charleston, South Carolina, which posted a record $14 billion in tourism revenue in 2024; the Orkney Islands in Scotland, where luxury walking tours start at $4,128 per person; and Jaipur,...
Big Thief Live at Brixton Academy – a Band that Refuses to Stand Still
Big Thief wrapped up a four‑night residency at London’s Brixton Academy, opening with the brand‑new acoustic ballad “What I Only Dream Of.” The set blended fresh material—six songs debuted on the tour—with fan favourites and tracks from their latest album,...
Three Distinct “Skillcations” By Four Seasons Resorts of Thailand
Four Seasons Resorts Thailand has unveiled a trio of "skillcations" that merge immersive learning with upscale leisure across its Chiang Mai, Golden Triangle, and Koh Samui properties. The programs let guests participate in rice planting, traditional crafts, Indigenous weaving, tea...
How Much Apartment Space Can ₹10 Crore Buy in Top Metros? Mumbai Offers the Least, Costs the Most
Knight Frank’s Wealth Report 2026 shows Mumbai remains India’s priciest luxury‑real‑estate market, where ₹10 crore (≈$1.2 million) purchases only 1,033 sq ft of high‑end apartments, a 3% drop from 2024. In contrast, the same budget buys 2,207 sq ft in Delhi and 3,843 sq ft in Bengaluru, the...
Gut Microbe May Alter Diagnosis, Treatment of Lupus Nephritis
A study in the Annals of Rheumatic Diseases links the gut bacterium Ruminococcus gnavus to active lupus nephritis, showing that its overgrowth triggers platelet and neutrophil activation and kidney infiltration in mouse models. Researchers identified a serum antibody that signals...
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Not Denim, Not Sweats—Every It Girl Is Living in This Comfy-Chic Pants Trend for Spring, From $15 on Amazon
Spring’s wardrobe shift favors pull‑on, drawstring pants that combine athleisure comfort with a polished silhouette. Amazon’s marketplace showcases a range of styles—from wide‑leg linen to stretchy bootcut trousers—priced as low as $15, often with discounts from original prices. Consumer reviews...
A Comprehensive Checklist to Boost Caregiving Support for Employees
U.S. caregivers now represent roughly 44.6 million people, delivering unpaid labor valued at $873.5 billion annually. Employee Benefit News reports that half of caregiving workers anticipate heavier duties, and the strain is already affecting productivity. The National Employer Benefits and Health Group...
Art Basel’s ‘Basel Exclusive’ Initiative Asks Galleries to Withhold at Least One Work From PDF Previews, and Other News.
Art Basel is launching the “Basel Exclusive” program for its June 2026 fair, urging roughly 170 of its 232 exhibitors—including Gagosian, Hauser & Wirth, Pace and David Zwirner—to withhold at least one high‑profile work from pre‑fair PDF previews to drive in‑person visits. The move...
US Lawmakers Propose Federal 6PPD Task Force
U.S. lawmakers from the Pacific Northwest are pushing the 6PPD Task Force Act, which would create a federal task force to coordinate research on 6PPD‑quinone—a tire additive linked to mass coho salmon deaths—and to identify safer alternatives. The bill would...
FDA Clears First Genetic Hearing Loss Gene Therapy
Regeneron became the first company to receive FDA clearance for a gene therapy targeting congenital hearing loss, approving its OTOF‑focused product Otarmeni. The therapy, an AAV‑delivered one‑shot infusion, will be offered free to U.S. patients, a rare move given typical...
Vibrational Exfoliation of 2D Materials
Researchers have introduced a vibrational exfoliation technique that can process liquid‑phase dispersions of 2D materials at concentrations up to 1000 mg mL⁻¹ without losing yield. By accelerating the mixture to 100 g, particles fold, fracture and peel, producing few‑layer graphene and other layered...
Test Time for These Moon Drills
A South Dakota startup, AeroFly, is developing two auger‑based systems to move lunar regolith and extract water for future Artemis outposts. The LEONA project will demonstrate a 2‑meter horizontal auger that sublimates ice into vapor, while the Rego‑LIFT system will...
UK Pilot Shows Social Investment Effective in Tackling Homelessness, Researchers Say
A Manchester Metropolitan University report finds that a UK government pilot designed to attract social‑investment capital for homeless housing delivered better placement outcomes while keeping public costs flat. The initiative leveraged private‑sector funding mechanisms, such as social‑impact bonds, to finance...
Impacts of Fluorination at the Ortho‐Position of Carboxy Groups on Tetrakis(biphenyl)ethene‐Based Hydrogen‐Bonded Framework
Researchers engineered a hydrogen‑bonded organic framework (HOF) using a tetraphenylethene derivative called F‑CBPE, which features ortho‑positioned fluorine atoms on its carboxy groups. The fluorine induces a twisted arm conformation, leading to a non‑interpenetrated sql‑type sheet network (F‑CBPE‑1) that contrasts with...
Printed Matter’s 50th Anniversary Benefit Dinner Celebrated Artist Ed Ruscha
Printed Matter, the nonprofit champion of artists' books, celebrated its 50th anniversary with a benefit dinner honoring pop‑art pioneer Ed Ruscha. The evening began with cocktails in the High Line Hotel courtyard before moving to a dinner at Vanderbilt University’s Chelsea...
What to Watch This Week
Economist’s weekly guide highlights three standout releases, including the Apple TV drama "Margo’s Got Money Troubles" starring Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer, and two other titles that explore how fame shapes narratives. The column also warns readers to skip a newly...
Radiation‐Based 3D Dual‐Mode Thermal Management Devices: Advances in Active/Passive Switching for Energy‐Saving Applications
Researchers are advancing 3D dual‑mode thermal management devices that can switch between solar heating and radiative cooling via structural deformations such as axial loading, flipping, and bending. Unlike traditional 2D films, these 3D systems enable reversible, active or passive control,...
Heat Waves and Cold Waves Are Increasing Cardiovascular Events, Analyses Show
A geospatial analysis of over eight million residents in Eastern Poland found that both heat waves and cold waves significantly raise major adverse cardiovascular and cerebrovascular events (MACCE). Heat waves trigger an immediate 7.5% rise in MACCE and a 9.5%...
Porsche Sells Stakes in Bugatti and Rimac
Porsche, reeling from a 99% plunge in operating profit and a 15% drop in global sales, announced the sale of its 45% stake in the Bugatti‑Rimac joint venture and its 20.6% holding in Rimac. The stakes will transfer to a...
Braving the Arctic for Upcoming Polar-Focused Satellites
The European Space Agency is preparing three new Copernicus satellites—CIMR, CRISTAL and ROSE‑L—to improve Arctic sea‑ice monitoring. To validate the instruments, an international team is conducting a six‑week field campaign on the sea ice near Cambridge Bay, collecting coordinated ground‑based...
Strain‐Field‐Induced Bandgap Opening in Bilayer Graphene
Researchers have shown that periodic in‑plane strain fields generated by a graphene/organic‑2D‑crystal/graphene sandwich can open a bandgap of up to 50 meV in bilayer graphene while keeping the lattice intact. The gap stems from bond‑length modulation at domain boundaries rather than...
Nanoengineered Micellar Hydrogel with Controllable Strain‐Dependent Behavior for Brain Slice‐Like Tissue Patch Bioprinting
Researchers have created a nanoengineered chitosan micelle‑crosslinked hydrogel (CDP) that can be tuned to three distinct rheological states for extrusion‑based bioprinting. By balancing dynamic covalent crosslinks with shear‑induced micelle stacking, the CDP‑II formulation tolerates up to 200% strain while maintaining...
5 Powerful Quotes From Do Epic Shit by Ankur Warikoo
Ankur Warikoo’s new book *Do Epic Shit* distills his no‑fluff philosophy into five memorable quotes that target young professionals seeking realistic guidance. The author argues that courage, daily habits, embracing failure, shedding over‑thinking, and valuing time are the true drivers...
Courage Vs. Excuses
The piece argues that "AI" has become a convenient excuse for short‑term cost cuts, while true courage means embracing risk and purpose‑driven work. It highlights open‑source development as a concrete example of courageous strategy that builds resilience and stronger user...
Book Club: Read ‘Transcription,’ by Ben Lerner, With the Book Review
Ben Lerner’s latest novel, *Transcription*, is a compact 130‑page work that unfolds in three distinct sections. It follows an unnamed narrator who, after his phone breaks, conducts an unrecorded interview with his 90‑year‑old mentor, Thomas, and later reconstructs the conversation...